Course Information
The HLT31220 - Certificate III in Basic Health Care course covers the requirements for the role of entry level health workers, first aiders or medical response workers who provide basic health care services including emergency first aid and sometimes transport services in the pre-hospital and out-of-hospital environment. The HLT31220 - Certificate III in Basic Health Care applies to people who provide a first response health care in workplaces such as industrial sites, first aid organisations and the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
Knowledge and Skills developed
- Infection Control
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Advanced First Aid Practices
- Advanced Resuscitation Including Oxygen Delivery and Advanced Airways
- Working with other people and diverse groups
- Work Health and Safety Requirements
- Pain Management
- Communications and Stress Management
Units of Competency
(11 Units - 7 Core and 4 Electives)
Core
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
- HLTAID011 Provide first aid
- HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
- HLTOUT010 Communicate in complex situations to support health care
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment
Electives
- BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
- HLTAID014 Provide advanced first aid
- HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy
- PUAEME008 Provide pain management
The Australian Resusitation Council advises that you should update your first aid every 3 year to maintain currency, they also advise that the CPR and advanced resuscitation components of this course be updated every 12 months.
Award issued:
Students who successfully complete both the theoretical and practical assessment components of this nationally recognised training will be awarded the qualification:
- HLT31220 - Certificate III in Basic Health Care
This course is delivered by Mixed Mode:
- Completion of self paced online learning which can take up to a 12 months (time taken varies depending on student committment)
- Completion of a face to face two day practical assessment session.
- The two day face to face day practical assessment session are normally run on Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 5pm. The weekend block runs on alternate months.
- You can book in for this session after you have completed the online component for the units HLTAID011, HLTAID014, HLTAID015, HLTAAP001, HLTINF006, HLTWHS002, HLTWHS006 and PUAEME008.
- Course enrolment is for 6 months - You have a maximum of 12 months to complete both the online and the practical components of this course.
- All assessments are submitted via our online learning portal.
- All learning material for this unit is provided via our online learning portal.
- All equipment is provided for the practical assessments.
- For further information regarding the terms and conditions of your enrolment please click here to read the student handbook
Prerequisites: None
Learner Requirements
You will require access to a computer or laptop and an internet connection to complete this course.
You must also be able to use a web browser(such as Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge) and have your own valid email address. Shared emails addresses are not permitted, if you do not have your own email we suggest you create a Gmail address here
Access to:
- A digital camera or phone with camera facilities
- A webcam or phone with video/audio facilities
A learner undertaking this course will require a specific skill level in Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy.
The course has been assessed as requiring the following Australian Core Skills Framework levels:
- Learning - Level 3
- Reading - Level 3
- Writing - Level 3
- Oral Communication - Level 3
- Numeracy - Level 3
For further information regarding these levels click here or to arrange a test to verify if you have the appropriate skills to complete the course please contact our LLN officer via our contact page or via telephone on 1300 856 684.
This course has been assessed as requiring the following Digital Literacy Skills Framework level:
- Digital - Level 1
To take a quick test to find out if you have the digital literacy skils to do this course before enrolling click here
Special Requirements
To ensure that you are employable in the healthcare industry before your commence this course, you may be required to have:
- Current employment Working with Children Check
- Current Police check
- Vaccination for Hepatitis B, Varicella, Pertussis, Measles/Mumps/Rubella, with serology report
Why 1SDO?
We at 1SDO provide you with quality training and assessment.
We pride ourselves on delivering ASQA accredited training courses in a friendly and accessible learning environment. We understand that not all learners are the same, and we are motivated to guide each of our learners to meet the standards required in each of their courses.
Our trainers are fully qualified, approachable, have a diverse range of industry experience, and are passionate about adult education. Our training and assessment is designed to help you feel confident using the skills you have learned.
We are very happy to welcome you to 1SDO Training.
Cost: $1195
- 1st payment on enrolment: $500 (non -refundable)
- 2nd payment before end of week 8: $235
- 3nd payment before end of week 16: $235
- Final payment before end of week 24: $225
- All payments must be made before your certificate will be issued